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Young colossal squid seen alive for the first time in deep ocean near South Sandwich Islands

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©ROV SuBastian/Schmidt Ocean Institute via AP Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever seen a sea creature in real life? Do you know any animals that live deep in the ocean? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 breakthrough /BREYK-throo/ [noun] – an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or answer a problem The doctor made a big breakthrough in the new medicine. importance /im-PAWR-tns/ [noun] – the quality of being important or having great effect or influence The teacher explained the importance of eating healthy food. research /ri-SURCH/ [noun]…
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Massive blackout hits Spain and Portugal, exposing infrastructure vulnerabilities

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you experienced a blackout? Have you seen news about blackouts in other countries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 happen /HAP-uhn/ [verb] – to have existence or come into existence A big storm will happen tomorrow night. system /SIS-tuhm/ [noun] – a set of connected things that work together The water system in this building is very old. serious /SEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – severe in effect; bad a serious storm damaged many houses last night electricity /ih-lek-TRIS-i-tee/ [noun] – a form of energy that provides power The electricity went…
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Genetic research project in Senegal aims to improve rare disease treatment in West Africa

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever read or watched a science research project? Have you seen or read news about health problems in other countries? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or frequent; very unusual This bird is rare and hard to find. disease /dih-ZEEZ/ [noun] – an illness of the body or mind The doctor helps people with heart disease. sample /SAM-puhl/ [noun] – a small amount of something that shows what it is like He gave a food sample at the store. medicine /MED-uh-sin/…
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USDA withdraws proposed salmonella rule for poultry producers

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever seen a warning label on food? Would you feel safe eating frozen meat from the store? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 aim /eym/ [verb] – to have a goal or purpose The new school program aimed to help students improve their reading skills. illness /IL-nis/ [noun] – a state of being sick or unhealthy Many illnesses can be prevented by washing your hands regularly. comment /KOM-ent/ [noun] – spoken or written opinion or statement The teacher read all the students’ comments about the school lunch…
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Female bonobos form coalitions to resist male aggression, 30-year study reveals

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever heard of an animal called a bonobo? Do you know any animals that live in groups or families? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 behavior /bih-HEYV-yer/ [noun] – the way that a person, animal, or substance acts in a particular situation or under particular conditions The dog’s behavior was calm during the loud noise. social /SOH-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to group behavior or living together in a group Children learn social rules when they play games with friends. leader /LEE-der/ [noun] – a person or thing…
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Researchers observe rare whale shark behavior at St. Helena, Hinting at breeding site

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Do whale sharks live in the ocean? Have you ever seen a whale shark in a photo or video? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 island /AHY-luhnd/ [noun] – \a piece of land with water all around it We stayed on a small island for one week. unusual /uhn-YOO-zhoo-uhl/ [adjective] – different from normal or usual It is unusual to see snow in April. reproduce /ree-pruh-DOOS/ [verb] – to have babies or produce young Frogs reproduce in water. expert /EK-spurt/ [noun] – a person with a high level of…
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Carnivorous caterpillar discovered in Hawaii displays unique hunting behavior

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©(Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP) Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever seen a caterpillar in real life? Do you think insects can be clever in how they survive? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 rare /rair/ [adjective] – not common or usual The museum has a rare painting from the 15th century. strange /streynj/ [adjective] – unusual or surprising in a way that is hard to understand I had a strange dream about flying cars last night. decorate /DEK-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to make something look more attractive by putting things on it…
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Illustrator publishes books to teach animal behavior

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever had a pet? Do you think animals can show their feelings? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 advice /ad-VAHYS/ [noun] – a suggestion or recommendation about what someone should do She asked for career advice before choosing her college major. interest /IN-ter-ist/ [noun] – a feeling of wanting to know more about something His interest in photography started when he got his first camera. simple /SIM-puhl/ [adjective] – easy to understand or do The teacher used simple words to explain the lesson. understand /uhn-der-STAND/ [verb] –…
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Global sea turtle populations show promising signs of recovery

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Would you like to visit a place where turtles live? Should schools teach more about endangered animals? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 offer /OF-er/ [verb] – to give or provide something that may be accepted or refused The teacher offered extra help to students struggling with the lesson. number /NUHM-ber/ [noun] – a quantity or amount of something, especially people or things that can be counted Tourist numbers increased during the summer holiday season. face /feys/ [verb] – to deal with or experience something difficult or challenging Many…
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Teen sleep problem raises concerns in the United States

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Pre-reading questions: I will read each question. Then, please answer them. 講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。 Have you ever felt tired during class due to a lack of sleep? Do you use a phone or watch shows before going to sleep? Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. 単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。 concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a feeling of worry about something important The noise outside was a big concern for Anna. solution /suh-LOO-shuhn/ [noun] – a way to solve a problem or deal with a difficult situation The teacher gave a solution to the hard question. electronic /ih-lek-TRON-ik/ [adjective] – using electricity and small parts to work, like computers…
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